The nurse is reinforcing teaching about acarbose (Precose) to a client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further understanding?
a) I should take this medication with my first bite of each meal.
b) Acarbose helps slow down the digestion of carbohydrates.
c) I can skip a dose if I’m not planning to eat a lot of carbs.
d) I need to monitor my blood sugar regularly while on this medication.
